Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading No one seemed to think of going to bed, the night air was so refreshing.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In these narrow streets there was much buying and selling, eating, drinking, and making "mighty merry".

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading No one seemed to think of going to bed, the night air was so refreshing.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

the act of buying

From this reading In these narrow streets there was much buying and selling, eating, drinking, and making "mighty merry".

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading There was much laughter and merriment, and even dancing in the streets.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading In these narrow streets there was much buying and selling, eating, drinking, and making "mighty merry".

the act of consuming food

From this reading In these narrow streets there was much buying and selling, eating, drinking, and making "mighty merry".

divisible by two

From this reading There was much laughter and merriment, and even dancing in the streets.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

a social unit living together

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Many people were singing, girls were playing on virginals.

the act of departing

From this reading No one seemed to think of going to bed, the night air was so refreshing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In these narrow streets there was much buying and selling, eating, drinking, and making "mighty merry".

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

the sound of laughing

From this reading There was much laughter and merriment, and even dancing in the streets.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading In these narrow streets there was much buying and selling, eating, drinking, and making "mighty merry".

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many people were singing, girls were playing on virginals.

a gay feeling

From this reading There was much laughter and merriment, and even dancing in the streets.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading In these narrow streets there was much buying and selling, eating, drinking, and making "mighty merry".

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading In these narrow streets there was much buying and selling, eating, drinking, and making "mighty merry".

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In these narrow streets there was much buying and selling, eating, drinking, and making "mighty merry".

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading In these narrow streets there was much buying and selling, eating, drinking, and making "mighty merry".

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading No one seemed to think of going to bed, the night air was so refreshing.

not any; not one

From this reading No one seemed to think of going to bed, the night air was so refreshing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one seemed to think of going to bed, the night air was so refreshing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Many people were singing, girls were playing on virginals.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Many people were singing, girls were playing on virginals.

imparting vitality and energy

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading No one seemed to think of going to bed, the night air was so refreshing.

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

From this reading In these narrow streets there was much buying and selling, eating, drinking, and making "mighty merry".

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Many people were singing, girls were playing on virginals.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading No one seemed to think of going to bed, the night air was so refreshing.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading In these narrow streets there was much buying and selling, eating, drinking, and making "mighty merry".

a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In these narrow streets there was much buying and selling, eating, drinking, and making "mighty merry".

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In these narrow streets there was much buying and selling, eating, drinking, and making "mighty merry".

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading No one seemed to think of going to bed, the night air was so refreshing.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading No one seemed to think of going to bed, the night air was so refreshing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Many people were singing, girls were playing on virginals.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In these narrow streets there was much buying and selling, eating, drinking, and making "mighty merry".

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

which person or people

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A few hackney-coaches were returning with family parties who had been out on excursions refreshing themselves at Islington or some other suburb, from the heat of the city.